Indian Society is an important part of the UPSC Civil Services Examination, especially in General Studies Paper I. It focuses on the structure, diversity, changes, and challenges within Indian society. Understanding Indian society requires knowledge of historical evolution, social institutions, cultural diversity, demographic trends, and contemporary issues. The subject tests analytical ability, awareness of social realities, and understanding of how society interacts with governance and development. Indian society is characterized by diversity. India is a pluralistic society with multiple religions, languages, ethnic groups, castes, tribes, and cultures. Unity in diversity is a defining feature. The Constitution recognizes this diversity while ensuring equality, justice, and secularism. Social cohesion in India is maintained through shared cultural traditions, freedom struggle legacy, and democratic values. One of the central features of Indian society is the caste system....